Elbert recovered a fumble at the 12-yard line and returned it 88 yards for the go-ahead touchdown in DP’s 35-7 victory over Ventura.

The senior also caught a touchdown pass and intercepted a Ventura pass, helping the Chargers win their sixth straight game.

Coulson and De Alba improved their season record to 41-0 with sweeps against Dos Pueblos, Ventura and Cate. In the 10-8 non-league win against Cate, they knocked off the Rams’ undefeated No. 1 team. The wins over Dos Pueblos and Ventura helped keep the Royals in a tie for first place in the Channel League.

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